Luxury Lifestyle Awards: Middle East 2015 Winners

The Luxury Lifestyle Awards gives reconition to companies in the luxury segment for their initiative and achievements. This year, the award goes to the Middle East. Below are the Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2015 winners. For Saudi Arabia, here are the winners for each category: Luxury Hotel - Waldork Astoria Luxury Restaurant - Nozomi Luxury Residential Real Estate - Tatweer Housing Luxury Jewelry Brand - L'Azurde Diamonds Luxury Spa and Wellness Center - Al Faisaliah Spa For United Arab Emirates (UAE), here are the winners for each category: Luxury Hotel - Waldork Astoria Luxury Restaurant - Zuma Luxury Spa and Wellness Center - Dalouk Wellness Spa Luxury Interior Design Studio - 4Space Interior Design Luxury Jewelry Brand - Toujours National Brand - Sylka Carpets For Qatar, here are the...

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10 Sullivan in Soho now nearly complete

Credit: 10 Sullivan The 16-story tower in 10 Sullivan is now nearing completion, based on images published by Field Condition. The flat iron-like building located at the intersection of Avenue of the Americas and Sullivan Street is designed by Montroy Anderson DeMarco and Cary Tamarkin of Tamarkin Co. The building's exterior features industrial elements like brick, divided light windows, and corbelled brick piers. The tower houses 19 residential units, each occupying an entire floor. It also boasts duplex penthouses on the 12th and 13th floors and a penthouse occupying four floors, 14th to 16th floors, and the rooftop. 10 Sullivan is owned...

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144 Duane Street for rent at $135,000 per month

An inside view of 144 Duane Street (Credit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate) The mansion at 144 Duane Street once owned by George Soros is now available for $135,000 a month. It is not Lower Manhattan's priciest rental listing. The property at 144 Duane Street includes a triplex penthouse with eight bedrooms and 13.5 bathrooms, several guest apartments, a basketball court, and a basement gym. "The property is perfect for a celebrity or someone who needs privacy," said Yoko Sanada of Doublas Elliman. "They're able to have their own space and for their staff to have a place to stay, as wel...

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321 Ocean Penthouse at Miami Beach back on the market for $53 million

321 Ocean Drive (Credit: Lucrecia Lindemann) Financier Boris Jordan bought a penthouse at beachfront condo building 321 Ocean in Miami Beach for $20 million. Now after six months, Jordan and his wife, photograper and philanthropist Elizabeth, are putting the penthouse back to the market for $53 million. Penthouse location: 9th floor of 321 Ocean Penthouse description:  According to Jorge Uribe, a listing agent at ONE Sotheby's International Realty, the penthouse has: Roughly 6,800 square feet, with about 6,400 square feet of outdoor space Four bedrooms Staff quarters Private roofdeck Outdoor kitchen Dining table...

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4 of the Best Penthouses in the United States

Penthouse living is really living at the top of the world. The luxury they provide and the breath-taking views they give their owners make one feel as if you rule it all. But no penthouse is ever created the same. Of the several penthouses available in the United States, these are the best and the finest of them all. At least according to a report from Knight Frank, a global real estate consultancy headquartered in London. The report provides would-be or potential buyers a sneak peak at some of the prime residential properties around the world. In this article, we'll focus on the prime penthouses in the U.S. Here they are. 432 Park Avenue  432...

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Neiman Marcus Popsugar Must Have Sneak Peak

There was a nice little surprise waiting for me when I opened my inbox today: an exclusive sneak peak on one item that's inside the Neiman Marcus Popsugar Must Have. Tada! The much-awaited Neiman Marcus Popsugar Must Have includes this Clare V. Foldover Clutch made from leather (in blue) and a 14-karat gold-plated medallion. This luxurious accessory is valued at $220. If you want this, then head on over to Popsugar and order your Neiman Marcus Popsugar Must Have box now. This exclusive must-have box is in limited quantities and will be arriving mid-November. The Neiman Marcus Popsugar Must Have box is a collaboration between Neiman...

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The 20 Most Iconic Red Carpet Dresses in Recent History

The Golden Globe Awards ceremony has just recently concluded. Hosts, presenters and other celebs walked the red carpet in their own chosen high fashion brand style. The Golden Globes is considered to usher in the awards season in tinsel town including the much-anticipated Oscars. But before another award ceremony comes our way, let us take a look at the 20 most iconic red carpet dresses worn by famous celebs in recent history. Kate Middleton (2012) The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, was most stylish in a black Alice Temperley gown at the royal premiere of "War Horse" in London.Angelina Jolie (2012)Angelina showed some leg in a black Atelier Versace gown at the 2012 Oscars red carpet. Salvatore Ferragamo heels and Neil Lane jewels completed her glamourous look.Rihanna (2012)Rihanna...

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